Sharlston explorer of Antartic honoured with blue plaque - Wakefield Express
21 May 2012, 1:28 am
AN explorer who conquered the Antarctic by foot and became renowned for his contribution to science on the other side of the world has finally been recognised in his home village. Trevor Hatherton was born in Sharlston in 1924 and attended Lee Brigg ...

Bradford League: Patience is key as Pudsey Congs look to end run drought - Yorkshire Evening Post
17 May 2012, 11:02 pm
In the Pontefract League, third tackles fourth with Rothwell at home to Frickley, while fifth-placed Ackworth entertain the side just below them, Old Sharlston.

Sharlston Rovers make it a cup double with Brian McDermott Memorial success - Wakefield Express
17 May 2012, 3:28 am
SHARLSTON ROVERS made it a Wakefield cup double as they beat Westgate Wolves 28-16 in the final of the Brian McDermott Memorial Trophy. In what was a repeat of the Wakefield ARL President’s Cup earlier this month, which saw Rovers come out on top 36-28 ...

Road: Lowthorpe wins John May Memorial - britishcycling.org.uk
13 May 2012, 10:28 am
Langsett Cycles RT’s Danny Lowthorpe won the John May Memorial Road Race in New Sharlston on Saturday on a circuit with plenty of climbing. After a few unsuccessful breaks on the first lap the decisive move of the race came on lap two when Ben Ives ...